Miami Beach Condo Sold For $2,000+ Per Square Foot

The Setai Courtyard at 20th and Collins Ave on Miami BeachWho would have guessed that in a depressed real estate market like the one in Miami, a 3 bedroom condominium in Miami Beach could fetch over $2,000 per square foot? That is what happened just 2 days ago, when a condo on the 34th floor of the Setai sold for a very hefty $5,100,000. Located at 20th and Collins Ave. on South Beach, a now

Bought Cheap...cheap bite.

I like to think I am fairly easy to please. From playing scrabble with my good friend on a Friday night to going on a "dump date" with my husband...I'm pretty sure I am not high maintenance!I have always loved playing board games, but have never run across anyone who shares my passsion. So, I am very glad to say I have recently found a scrabble partner and we steal a chance to play when our

Earth Day 2008

Earth Day 2008

Earth Day in New Hampshire

Jeremy and I wanted to involve our children in a family project for Earth Day this year. Going over a list of things we could do (see our previous blog on Earth Day), we decided to plant some fruit trees.We planted two semi-dwarf Fuji apple trees and selected a place on our property where the trees would have full southern exposure alongside the driveway. They are about 7-8’ high already and have

Earth Day in New Hampshire

Jeremy and I wanted to involve our children in a family project for Earth Day this year. Going over a list of things we could do (see our previous blog on Earth Day), we decided to plant some fruit trees.We planted two semi-dwarf Fuji apple trees and selected a place on our property where the trees would have full southern exposure alongside the driveway. They are about 7-8’ high already and have

Miami Home Sales Prices Decline 21.7 Percent

According to the Case-Shiller home price index released today by Standard & Poor's, home prices nationwide (for 20 key metro areas) are down a previously unheard of 12.7% in the 12 months ending February. That is a record for falling home prices. Miami and Las Vegas suffered the biggest losses, with Miami home prices declining 21.7% year over year.According to David M. Blitzer of Standard and

Hiding some bloomers!

Continuing on with my desire to do cheap and easy projects, I decided to address a privacy issue I had. Because we live on a fairly small lot, we are within spitting distance from the neighbouring homes. This was the view from my bedroom piano window:I was pretty sure it was too high up to offer a bird's eye view into our window, but still I wondered. So, after purchasing some Wallpaper For

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Let there be light (and lots of fabric etc!)

I have been asked by many of you if I would share some photos of the studio we work from. Well, it isn't usually very tidy and we're often knee-deep in vintage stock and textiles, but I had a tidy up the other day (don't peek at the sleepdeck!!) and managed to make a couple of presentable corners. The above photograph is scarily devoid of any colour - but the ceiling is the only part of the

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In through the Out door...

photo: House to HomeA while ago I wrote about grand front entries, and I must confess, I can't really say I have ever had one. Some of you live in grand homes that naturally possess foyers that make your guests know right away that they have entered into an elegant home - one that prides itself on being character-rich and exuding an air of quality and grandeur. While that is admirable, my homes

Miami Architectural Gem Sold At Bargain Basement Price

1215 N Venetian Way, Miami, Florida Sold at $588 Per Square FootA gorgeous Miami home just sold on San Marco Island at an amazing price, if you were the buyer that is. Located at 1215 North Venetian Way in Miami, this 7 bedroom, 6.5 bathroom home boasts a very spacious 7,653 square feet of living space, and is situated on a 13,382 square feet lot, with 105 linear feet of unobstructed bay

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Today we send up thanks for being allowed to continue on with the journey of raising this child...and we quietly reflect on this day, three years ago, and celebrate second chances that we are so grateful for. We make a fuss of our youngest son on this day ever since his accident. This year, he said that it was no big deal to him. The innocence of youth...We simply explained that it is special to

We've added a Marketing Director!

A good sign of growth is being too busy to handle everything a successful business requires alone. That’s where we find ourselves lately– too busy (thankfully!) to do everything running an architectural office requires, and still have time for our family! We’ve been continually adding new clients (keep your eye on the On The Boards section of our website), hiring new draftsmen, and having just

We've added a Marketing Director!

A good sign of growth is being too busy to handle everything a successful business requires alone. That’s where we find ourselves lately– too busy (thankfully!) to do everything running an architectural office requires, and still have time for our family! We’ve been continually adding new clients (keep your eye on the On The Boards section of our website), hiring new draftsmen, and having just

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This morning we returned from a three day Log and Timber Frame Home Show in Harrisburg, PA, where we exhibited with our display booth, samples, and literature. At first, Jeremy and I contemplated a seven hour drive for a timber home show -- would it be worthwhile? We discovered it was a memorable experience for many reasons. The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo center is one of the largest

Home From the Log & Timber Home Show

This morning we returned from a three day Log and Timber Frame Home Show in Harrisburg, PA, where we exhibited with our display booth, samples, and literature. At first, Jeremy and I contemplated a seven hour drive for a timber home show -- would it be worthwhile? We discovered it was a memorable experience for many reasons. The Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex and Expo center is one of the largest

Torres-Gerrard Animated Screensaver

This is my first attempt at creating a superb screensaver just before their showdown with Chelsea tonight. Here's a compilation of Steven Gerrard and Fernando Torres wallpapers that I had done earlier. In this screensaver, it starts off with the Liverpool and Carlsberg logo followed by 4 of their wallpapers fading in and out to reveal the next. I hope this is a start of yet another sub-project

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A one-room schoolhouse...under the stairs!!

I either have a future fashion stylist, business woman, or teacher on my hands. My little girl seems to flip flop between the three career choices...so being a being a good mama, I try to "support" her in each of the roles. She loves clothes, jewellry, and most of all shoes, so to humour her in that regard, I dutifully buy her pretty clothes, take her to ladies shoe stores to try on "grown-up"

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Do you believe in Soul Mates?Do you believe that there's one perfect person out there for everyone?Do you think that every married couple are destined to end up together?Or do you believe that certain people are more suited for each other, they fall in love, and they work hard at their marriages.Words on street has it that everyone has a perfect match out there somewhere - one special someone

Mengapa ummat Islam tidak boleh mengkonsumsi babi?

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Good things...

I probably love too many colours to do an all white (in its various shades) decor scheme in my own home. I do, however, appreciate white done right...and thanks to my Australian friend, Jennifer of Whiteport, those who decorate on the lighter side have a wonderful new source from which to add to their own collections. From the beautiful bedding, towels, dishware, rattan, to the lovely candles

Miami Nostalgia Circa 1950's

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See You At The Timber Frame Home Show!

We're on our way to the Log & Timber Frame Home Show in Harrisburg, PA at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. The show starts tomorrow and is open through Sunday (April 18-20). If your schedule allows, drop by our booth (#525) and say hello! We'd love to talk to you about green building, timber framing, timber frame house plans, and structural insulated panels.Jeremy is presenting

See You At The Timber Frame Home Show!

We're on our way to the Log & Timber Frame Home Show in Harrisburg, PA at the Pennsylvania Farm Show Complex & Expo Center. The show starts tomorrow and is open through Sunday (April 18-20). If your schedule allows, drop by our booth (#525) and say hello! We'd love to talk to you about green building, timber framing, timber frame house plans, and structural insulated panels.Jeremy is presenting

Decorating for free...!!

I think most of us, who share a love of making a house a home, love a good deal. In fact, the better the bargain, the happier I am. I have always loved achieving a great look for less, and it doesn't come any cheaper than using that which we already have! So, in that mindset, I decided to go poking through boxes in my basement and garage, and sifting though the stacks of linen in my linen closet

Cher's Miami House (Former) Reduced By $2 Million

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For no reason...

I think the best kinds of gifts are for no reason...given to us just because, when we are least expecting it, and when we have zero expectations. One of my favourite childhood memories stems from just such a gift. As I have mentioned before, I come from a large family (six children) and, as is often the case in large families, hand-me-downs abounded - and new clothes, bicycles, and the like were

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Bertahun-tahun yang lalu, Aku berdoa kepada Tuhan untuk memberikan pasangan hidup, "Engkau tidak memiliki pasangan karena engkau tidak memintanya", Tuhan menjawab.Tidak hanya aku meminta kepada Tuhan, aku menjelaskan kriteria pasangan yang kuinginkan. Aku menginginkan pasangan yang baik hati, lembut, mudah mengampuni, hangat, jujur, penuh dengan damai dan sukacita, murah hati, penuh pengertian,

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Not your Granny's wallpaper...

We finally have a sunny day and I feel inspired to create something...do a project. I have been saving my pennies for an upcoming trip with my mum for Mother's Day, so I decided that anything I do will be "on the cheap", which is really my favourite kind of project. I have a million plans swirling around in my head, but most of them involve my long-suffering hubby; and when I have mentioned

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The Importance of Ventilation in Structural Insulated Panel Homes

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A Riot of Roses!

Just a brief note to say we have added lots of lovely vintage treasures to the website. In addition to these pretty glasses, there are many more gorgeous roses to be found!An Edwardian writing box......a beautiful Catherine Klein religious print......and a superb roses and paisley eiderdown!Thank you for your recent purchases and lovely emails. With sunny and warmer days just around the corner,

San Marino Island Home Sold For $5,000,000

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A grand entrance...

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Hrithik to dance for dad’s 'Krazy 4'

Hrithik Roshan will most likely turn into an ‘item boy’ for his dad Rakesh Roshan’s production venture Krazy 4 .The film, being produced by Roshan’s FilmKraft Productions, will not be directed by Roshan senior. Rather, Roshan’s friend and associate Raja Sen will be wielding the megaphone. The movie stars Arshad Warsi , Irrfan Khan ,

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Coming out of the (cabinetry) woodwork!

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Let it Snow..?

Once again our mad English weather had a special Springtime treat for us on Sunday and we awoke to a heavy blanket of snow. Here are some photos snapped in our garden and the lane...My dainty tulips wearing snowcaps...No dip for the birds today...A snowy tangle of brambles...Sunny side up...or down?At least it's nice and toasty in here!As pretty as the snow is, let's hope we see some warm and

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Don't Miss the Seminar "Designing Your Timber Frame Home"

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Miami Beach Oceanfront Villa Sold $6,700,000

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Mirror, Mirror...

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Earth Day 2008 - "A Call for Climate", April 22nd

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Bonin Architects & Associates’ goal in designing timber frame homes for clients is to keep the carbon footprint to a minimum (which is our impact on the environment measured by how much greenhouse gases we produce).So while we focus our attention on new construction with timber framing and structural insulated panels (more on their energy efficiency in a future blog), our overarching concern is

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